Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric by Egypt reached $25.7 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $33.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 7.9K t |
Where Egypt imports heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Italy (26%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 40% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 26% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 9.6% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $378K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $341K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $203K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $77K | 0.3% |
| Russia | $71K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $4.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $334 thousand of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Morocco (32%), Italy (32%), Madagascar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $107K | 32% |
| Italy | $107K | 32% |
| Madagascar | $36K | 11% |
| Syria | $24K | 7.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 6% |
| Libya | $12K | 3.5% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 3.3% |
| Angola | $7K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.13): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5603.13: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Italy (26%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
Does Egypt also export heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
Yes. Egypt exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and Madagascar. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.13. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
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